Product Description for Chef's Knife (Gyuto) with Muskox Horn (10")

Maker: Bill Burke, M.S. (click to see more by this maker)Item num: 90310*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***Blade length: 10.00 in.Total length: 14.70 in.Blade height (at heel): 2.05 in.Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.11 in.Item weight: 8.65 oz.Blade: Differentially heat treated 52100 carbon steel with a triple temper and triple quenchBolster: TIG welded 416 stainless steelHandle: Muskox hornDescription: Mastersmith Bill Burke's chef's knives are among the highest performing cutlery found anywhere. His heat treatment technique, combined with his choice of steel, results in edge holding that is far beyond other knives. This is a knife that you won't want to put down.
This high performance chef's knife is a perfect choice as a primary knife in the kitchen. The long, deep-bellied blade is well suited for slicing vegetables and meats. The gentle arch of the cutting edge is perfect for a rocking chopping motion with plenty of finger clearance over a cutting board.
The blade was hand forged from premium 52100 carbon steel. Many knifemakers and users feel that 52100 is among the best, if not the best steel currently used for knifemaking. The blade is triple quenched and triple tempered for optimal edge holding and durability. A differential heat treatment line is clearly visible in the blade and shows the transition between the soft supportive spine and keen, hard cutting edge.
Like his hunting knives, this chef's knife was pre-tested for edge flex and cutting ability before assembly. The heat treatment followed the formulas developed in conjunction with Mastersmith Ed Fowler and creates some of the sharpest and most long lasting edges found anywhere.
The bolster is formed from 416 stainless steel and has been TIG welded to the blade for strength and durability. A fine silver spacer adds exceptional contrast. The handle is formed from extremely rare high Arctic muskox horn. Muskox horn is one of the most rare and majestic handle materials used in the knife world. The highly polished musk ox has a unique grain structure that immediately grabs the eye. It is nicely carved to swell toward the front of the handle, move into a slimmer waist and finally to swell again at the beak at the end of the handle. The knife has perfect balance and feels exceptional in the hand.Availability: Not currently available